Law and Criminal Justice Careers

A Corrections Officer can be described as:

• A pledge to tell the truth in court

• A law enforcement officer who gathers and reports facts compiles evidence and locates witnesses in legal matters in which the United States is or may be a party in interest.

• an officer responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates in a prison or any other correctional facility.

• Someone who gives advice to people about the law and speaks for them in court

Forensic Science is the scientific method used to gather and examine the physical evidence used in court.

• True

• False

Work to enforce laws on a local, state, or federal level while protecting the lives of citizens

• Private Investigator

• Police Officer

• Medical Examiner

• Lawyer

Which one of these if not a pathway for Law and Public Safety?

• Law Enforcement Services
• Legal Services
• Construction Services
• Correction Services

Which of these careers is in the Law and Public Safety career cluster?

• Criminal Investigator/Detective
• Paramedic
• Dentist
• Construction Worker

The 3 Types of Law Enforcement are Local, State, & _________

• Universe

• Rebel Alliance

• Federal

• Star Command

Typically work for private citizens, attorneys, and businesses. Aid in cases on the local, state, and federal level and are a crucial member in investigating legal, financial, and criminal cases, as well as locating missing persons.

• Private Investigator

• Personal Defense Lawyer

• Paralegal

• Drug Enforcement Agent

Works to protect the United States from espionage, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and organized crime. Their responsibilities range from field work to research. Working can be very dangerous and often requires traveling and unusual hours.

• County Sheriff

• State Highway Patrol

• FBI Agent

• Homicide Detective

Works with Homeland Security to make sure that no people or items that cross the border pose any threat to the United States. This includes monitoring people's behavior closely to rule out any smuggling of weapons or drugs.

• City Police Officer

• Forensic Psychologist

• Border Patrol Agent

• Drug Enforcement Agent

Crucial member of an investigative team as they help to determine suspects based on findings of evidence. Some of their responsibilities include; collecting, examining and analyzing fingerprints left behind at crime scenes.  

• Medical Examiner

• Fingerprint Technician

• Paralegal

• National Security Agent